PRICE Act
The Protect and Respect ICE Act (PRICE Act) would amend Title 18, U.S. Code, §111 to impose enhanced penalties for anyone who assaults, resists, or impedes officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, the bill would double the maximum term of imprisonment and increase the maximum fine when the offense is committed against an ICE officer or employee. The measure also makes a small drafting change by redesignating and inserting subsections within §111 to implement this enhanced penalty. The short title names the bill the “Protect and Respect ICE Act” or “PRICE Act.” The bill was introduced in the House (Sept. 3, 2025) and referred to the Judiciary Committee; sponsors include Rep. Hinson and several cosponsors.
Key Points
- 1Short title: The bill may be cited as the “Protect and Respect ICE Act” or the “PRICE Act.”
- 2Enhanced penalties for ICE victims: If a person violates §111(a) (assault, resistance, or impeding) and the victim is an ICE officer or employee, the maximum imprisonment term is doubled and fines are increased accordingly.
- 3Structural change to §111: The bill redesignates existing subsection (c) as (d) and inserts a new subsection (c) after subsection (b) establishing the enhanced penalty.
- 4Narrow scope: The enhanced penalties apply specifically to offenses against ICE officers or employees, not to all federal officers.
- 5Sponsors and referral: Introduced by Rep. Hinson (joined by several cosponsors) and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.